THINGS NEEDED TO BE CHECKED BEFORE PURCHASING AN USED CAR

Performance checklist needed before purchasing an used car

If you looking for an used car, and you are confused about what all things need to be verified or checked before purchasing, then these performance checklist will help you to do so. Going through this post will give you an clear idea that what all necessary things should be done before making a deal for used car.

 1)        EXTERIOR CHECK 

• CHECK THE PAINT

Check the Paint

• Check whether there is any difference in the color of paint between its body part
• If there is a thick coat of paint or if the paint of the car is too dark than expected.

These things will help you to know that if the car is being repainted or not.
Also just randomly go through the parts of the car, to check whether there is any dent or scratch.
Don't forget to check the headlights of the car.

• CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TIRES

Check all the tires of the vehicle (DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE STEPNEY TIRE). Check whether the tires the worn evenly. If not it may be due to bad alignment or improper wheel balancing.

Bad alignment can be caused due to the improper suspension management or may be because of the steering wheel. 

Improper wheel balancing can be caused due to bends in the rim or alloy.

• CHECK ALL THE WINDOWS

      Similar type of code should be present in all   the windows of the car. For example:- In this       case the code present here is BF, so all the   windows of this car will have the same code.   Any difference in the code of the car means that   the window has been replaced, which means   that   may be the car has undergone some severe   crash. Be aware of this thing, as most of the   people aren't aware of this code. In some car   numbers like 16.. may be present instead of the  code this numbers means the year of   manufacturing of the windows. If the date of   purchase of car is suppose 2016 and the number   on the window is 2017, that means the window   has been replaced after the car is being                                                                                                     purchased. 

3)  ENGINE CHECKING

• LOOK UNDER THE HOOD

Its better to always have a mechanic with you. This will help you to have a better understanding of the vehicle. The mechanic will help you to know the engine condition of the car. He will also give you a clear cut information of the car, like how it was maintained, how regularly it was serviced etc.Also check the color of the engine oil( if its too dark in color then it may be due to the bad condition of the engine).

• CHECK THE COLOR OF THE FUMES FROM EXHAUST

This mainly applies for the diesel car. If the fumes through the exhaust are too dark in color, then the car has been not properly maintained or may be the engine is not in proper condition.

Notice the odometer readings also.

• GO FOR A TEST DRIVE

  If possible take the car out for spin. While taking test drive check the following things:

             -If there is any vibration or any sort of noise in the car. If so where it is coming from.
             -All indications are working properly.
             -If the clutch and the gears( for manual) are in proper condition or not. Don't forget to check the condition of the brakes.
             -If possible drive the car in all possible road( hills, highway, city roads etc). This will give a clear idea about the condition of the car.
             -Try to drive the car in all gears and at various speeds. For                                                        example, gears starting from 1st to the last gear and for speed from                                                        10 kmph to 80-100 kmph.

3) Interior checking

AIR CONDITIONING 

Carefully go through all the controls of ac, check whether the blower, temperature control etc all are working properly. Check whether the AC is able to cool the car properly.

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

   - Check whether the touchscreen of the infotainment system is working properly. 

   - Check the navigation system.

   - Check the apple car play, android auto, Mirrorlink is working properly.

   - Check the whether the reverse camera is working properly.

DASHBOARD

 A properly maintained car should also have a well maintained dashboard. Well maintained in the sense properly polished. Some scratches may be there but don't forget it's an used car. Small scratches can be compromised. 

CHECK THE TRUNK PROPERLY

 A proper trunk should have all the tools(jack, tool kit used for removing tire) and a medical kit. Check if the trunk is maintained well.